#CNNRealityCheck: Mike Pence calls Longwood University “Norwood University.” FALSE. t.co/5GQw8Fvcvh t.co/xMhBLnPjH7
During the opening for the Vice Presidential debate, Mike Pence was heard calling Longwood University as “Norwood.” The debate, between Pence and Tim Kaine, is being held at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia.
“Thank you to Norwood University for their wonderful hospitality,” Pence said at the beginning of the debate. The comment now has “Norwood University” trending on Twitter instead of Longwood University.
By the way, there isn’t a Norwood University, but there is a Northwood University in Michigan.
The gaffe was picked up by plenty of Twitter followers. Even a member of Hillary Clinton’s team, Brian Fallon, picked up on the error.
Fallon’s joke was a reference to the late Admiral James Stockdale, Ross Perot’s running mate in the 1992 election.
Norwood University?
Here are other Twitter reactions to Pence’s error:
Unless my ears deceived me, Pence just thanked “Norwood University” for hosting the debate. It’s Longwood. @npr_ed
He just called Longwood University “Norwood University”. #VPDebate
My ears are specially trained to hear “Norwood” and I heard Norwood. t.co/KXo7zBo86t
My kids are going to Norwood University
ITS NOT NORWOOD UNIVERSITY PENCE!!
Someone brought up Ryan Lochte:
I got my degree from “Norwood University” – Ryan Lochte #VPDebate #VPdebate2016
Captain Obvious made an appearance:
Pence thanked “Norwood University” for hosting the debate. Its Longwood University!
Media outlets are now “fact checking” Pence on the location of the debate.
CORRECTION: @mike_pence just thanked Norwood University; the debate’s being held at Longwood University #VPDebate t.co/hVM81E0DS4
One student who went to Longwood joked that she needs her degree reprinted.
One Twitter user quickly created Norwood University Twitter page.
Many have also brought up jokes about Norwood University and Trump University.
People are making jokes about Norwood University but it’s more of a school than Trump University.